As delays force airlines to cool their jets, there’s a push to lawyer up irate passengers

The Australian Lawyers Alliance has called for a flight delay and compensation regime to protect passengers' rights. Photos: TND, Getty

Australian airlines have had turbulent years since COVID-19 arrived, and while some performance metrics have improved, it isn’t all blue skies ahead.

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has warned of ongoing supply chain issues while Jetstar remains plagued by flights that are cancelled or delayed.